(ET)
Petroleum dealers across Gujarat will not buy fuel from oil marketing companies on Tuesday, September 29. According to an announcement by the Federation of Gujarat Petroleum Dealers’ Association (FGPDA) on Thursday, the decision was taken to protest towards the alleged inaction of oil companies over the illegal sale of spurious biodiesel across the state.
“Sale of spurious biodiesel is illegal and despite us repeatedly raising the issue with oil companies over the past year and a half, no action has been taken. What is sold in the name of biodiesel is cheaper than diesel cost and causes damage to vehicles. Despite a slew of representations no action was taken. On September 29, petroleum dealers across the state will not buy petrol or diesel from these companies as a mark of protest,” said Arvind Thakkar, president, FGPDA.
Thakkar clarified that sale of petrol and diesel at all dealerships will continue as usual across the state. Concerns have been raised over a possible shortage of fuel at petroleum dealerships in Gujarat due to no procurement for a day. However, senior FGPDA officials said all dealerships will procure more fuel a day or two in advance to meet demand.
